Letters to the Editor – 04/01
VACCINE PLAGUE Gaia sent the plague of COVID-19 to cleanse the Earth of too much technology. Those of you who submit to Big Pharma and … Continue reading
Culture: Page 91
Smell-O-Vision to Save UO Sports
Without its fans and their money, the megalithic UO sports machine is a bust in COVID-19
When the tragic realities of the COVID-19 pandemic became clear, the powers that be at the University of Oregon’s Phil and Penny Knight Campus for … Continue reading
Eugene Without a City Hall is Declared ‘Homeless’ by Federal Government
City leaders say new TAC report is the golden ticket for getting Eugene housed
After six years couch surfing in different local government buildings, Eugene lost its squatters rights and is now officially homeless. The declaration came in a … Continue reading
Senate Bill Cancels Eugene Weekly
Sen. Ron Wyden loses bet in one-on-one basketball game, forced to ‘cancel’ EW
Deep in the bowels of the recently passed American Rescue Plan is a provision that has officially canceled Eugene Weekly. In a phone call with … Continue reading
Forget Farm Simulator, it’s time to grow for real
For the first two years of high school, I was active in Future Farmers of America. During that time, I raised two hogs, competed in … Continue reading
Exhibition: Coastal Waters / Desert Sands: Oil Paintings by Margaret Prentice
It’s a gorgeous walk through nature during a pandemic, brought to you by artist Margaret Prentice. A native of Indianapolis, Prentice found her way to … Continue reading
Bees, Birds & Beetles
Promote biodiversity with safe environmental practices in the home garden
Grim news: According to a 2019 study, bird populations in the U.S. and around the world have diminished by at least 30 percent since 1970. … Continue reading
The Handy Rice Knife
Have you discovered the rice knife?
I knew nothing about this handy, inexpensive tool until I joined the volunteers at Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden, where it is standard issue. It consists of … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly Presents Our Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
One for the Road
A few months after Oregon legalized to-go cocktails, here’s where to grab some of the most creative local drinks
There’s art to making a cocktail. Sure, most of us can make a decent gin and tonic — or vodka and orange juice — but … Continue reading